Location: Sarasota, Florida, 34242

Start: 11/18/2025

Compensation: $8,000-$9,000 monthly based on expertise

Schedule: Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM

Description:

TEMPORARY PRIVATE CHEF – SARASOTA, FL

Duration: 2 Months

Household: Family of 7 with multiple dietary needs

A private family in Sarasota is seeking an experienced Temporary Chef to manage all daily meal preparation for a household of seven with several individualized diets, including Paleo/anti-inflammatory guidelines, gluten-free requirements, ingredient-specific rotations, and multiple food allergies. The ideal candidate is highly organized, meticulous with sourcing, and comfortable preparing meals from scratch with clean, organic ingredients.

Responsibilities:

• Plan diverse weekly menus accommodating multiple dietary profiles, ingredient rotations, and restrictions

• Source and purchase organic, chemical-free, antibiotic-free, grass-fed, and wild-caught ingredients; avoid plastic and aluminum contact when required

• Prepare breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and pre-prepped weekend meals

• Cook to specific preferences, including protein weights, vegetable selections, and doneness requirements

• Manage strict allergy and restriction guidelines (e.g., no chicken, pork, salmon, crab, rice, dairy, soy, nuts, salt for certain family members; gluten-free for others)

• Maintain ingredient rotation systems for proteins, vegetables, oils, herbs, and spices

• Label, store, and organize all pantry, refrigerator, and freezer items using proper rotation methods

• Maintain a clean, professional kitchen environment throughout the day

• Coordinate with household staff when needed

Qualifications:

• Extensive background as a private or executive chef; strong knowledge of Paleo/anti-inflammatory cooking preferred

• Experience managing complex dietary needs and multiple simultaneous meal plans

• Strong sourcing, organization, and kitchen management skills

• Professional, discreet, and able to work independently

• Valid driver’s license